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Welcome to the World of Ursus Arktos – A Living, Interconnected D&D Experience!
About Me & My Games
My name is Lucas, and I am a professional Dungeon Master with years of experience crafting immersive, story-driven campaigns. I run multiple ongoing games set in my homebrew world of Ursus Arktos, a place where history is shaped by the actions of players across different campaigns.
What makes my games unique? All campaigns share the same timeline. Actions taken by one group can and will affect the world—and sometimes even other adventurers—leading to a truly living, evolving world. If you want a D&D experience where your choices matter, you’ve found it.
A Safe & Inclusive Space for All Players
I believe that everyone deserves a seat at the table. My games are designed to be welcoming, supportive, and safe for players from all walks of life, with a special emphasis on creating space for neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized players.
Inclusivity isn’t just a rule—it’s woven into the foundation of how I run games. Whether you’re a veteran or new to TTRPGs, you’ll find a space that respects your identity, your boundaries, and your creativity.
I also run a Teen-Only Campaign on Sundays, where young players—including my own kids—can experience the magic of D&D in a safe and fun setting.
My DM Style – Rule of Cool Meets Tactical Depth
Dungeons & Dragons should be about collaborative storytelling and player-driven narratives. My approach is a mix of improvisational roleplay and tactical, rewarding combat, creating a game where you feel empowered to shape the world around you.
If you love deep character-driven storytelling but still enjoy well-balanced combat, my tables are a great fit for you.
Current Campaigns
Below is a list of my ongoing games. I update these regularly as new campaigns begin and as others evolve. If you’re interested in joining, please message me to discuss availability!
Monday Night Campaign (7:00 PM CST – Weekly Live Game)
This campaign blends political intrigue, ancient magic, and moral dilemmas, challenging players to navigate the complex web of factions vying for control. Expect deep storytelling, mystery, and meaningful character decisionsalongside combat encounters that will test your strategy.
Tuesday Night Campaign (7:00 PM CST – Weekly Live Game)
A classic D&D adventure with plenty of exploration, dungeon crawling, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Set against a backdrop of war and shifting alliances, this campaign is great for those who love epic quests, forgotten ruins, and the thrill of discovery.
Friday Night Campaign (7:00 PM CST – Weekly Live Game)
This game is all about high-stakes action and adventure. The world is at the edge of war, and the players are at the center of it all. Expect fast-paced, intense combat, high adventure, and shifting power struggles.
Sunday Teen-Only Game (11:00 AM CST – Weekly Live Game)
This campaign is exclusively for teenagers (ages 13-18) and focuses on a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for young adventurers. My own kids play in this game, and the atmosphere is designed to encourage creative problem-solving, teamwork, and roleplay in a pressure-free space.
Play-by-Post Campaign (Ongoing, Asynchronous)
For those who prefer flexibility, this PbP campaign allows players to engage with the world at their own pace. Set in the same timeline as my live campaigns, this game offers a unique experience where player actions have lasting consequences. For a limited time, all players in my live games get free access to this Play-by-Post campaign.
Cost & How to Join
If you’re interested in joining one of these campaigns or have questions, send me a message! I’m happy to chat about the games, help you find the right fit, and get you started on your next adventure.
Welcome to Ursus Arktos. The world is waiting for you.
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Defenders of Ursus Arktos – A High-Stakes D&D Adventure (Monday Nights, 7 PM CST)
The world is unraveling. An ancient prophecy speaks of the return of a Great Cataclysm. The only hope? The Travelers—heroes summoned by unseen forces to restore order before it’s too late.
The Defenders of Ursus Arktos are on the hunt for the mysterious Evershard, a relic of immeasurable power that may hold the key to saving the world—or accelerating its destruction. Their journey has taken them across vast landscapes, from the highest mountain peaks, where a lone shaman watches the stars for signs of coming doom, to the depths of the ocean, where an ancient, long-forgotten civilization holds secrets lost to time.
Now, their mission has led them to the Moon of Tennerix, where a banished god stirs in its slumber, its influence seeping into the world below. If the Defenders fail, the world as they know it may soon be beyond saving.
A True Sandbox Adventure
This is a player-driven, open-world sandbox campaign where the choices you make shape the world around you. While the Evershard’s mystery looms in the background, you are free to explore, forge alliances, uncover secrets, and carve your own path through the world of Ursus Arktos. Whether you fight to stop the coming catastrophe or get tangled in political schemes and personal rivalries, the fate of this realm is in your hands.
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A Safe & Inclusive Table
This campaign is designed to be welcoming for all players, with an emphasis on creating a safe and inclusive space, particularly for neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ players. Respect, collaboration, and player agency are the core values of my games.
Two Openings Available!
If you’re looking for a deeply immersive world, high-stakes storytelling, and a true open sandbox where player choices matter, this might be the perfect campaign for you.
Message me if you’re interested in joining!
GM Lucas G
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Defenders of Ursus Arktos – A High-Stakes D&D Adventure (Tuesday Nights, 7 PM CST)
Darkness spreads. The dead rise. Two immortal beings weave a path of destruction across Ursus Arktos, and the only ones standing in their way are the heroes who refuse to let the world burn.
For months, the brave adventurers of this campaign have battled the forces of the Hourglass of Sacrifice, an insidious cult led by the lich Xandros, a sorcerer obsessed with reshaping the world under his undead rule. Just when it seemed they were making progress, they uncovered a terrible truth—Xandros is not alone. His mate, a powerful lich in her own right, has joined his pursuit of ultimate power. Together, they have raised an army of the dead, amassing a force strong enough to threaten the mighty Dwarven Kingdoms of the South.
But as war looms over the living world, the heroes now face their own personal nightmare. Trapped in the 13th level of hell, they fight not only for their own survival but to rescue one of their own—a father, lost to the clutches of the archdevil Varltheryx.
If they fail, a soul will be damned for eternity. If they succeed, they must still return to a world teetering on the edge of destruction.
A War-Torn Sandbox Adventure
This campaign is a living, breathing world where every decision changes the course of history. While the battle against Xandros and his undead legions dominates the story, players are free to explore, forge alliances, uncover ancient magics, and determine how to prepare for the coming war.
This is not just a fight for survival. This is a fight for the fate of Ursus Arktos.
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A Safe & Inclusive Table
This campaign, like all my games, is a safe and welcoming space for all players. I work hard to ensure neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized players feel included, respected, and empowered at my table. This is your story to tell—your choices matter here.
Join the Fight Against the Undead
If you’re looking for a narrative-rich, world-altering adventure where player agency and character choices shape the world, this campaign is calling for you.
One Opening Available!
Message me if you’re interested in joining!
GM Lucas G
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🌙 Travelers of Ursus Arktos – A World-Spanning D&D Adventure (Friday Nights, 7 PM CST)
The moon watches. Its light is not a blessing—but a curse. The Cult of the Moon rises, and with it, the whispers of an ancient god, bound in fire, waiting for the chance to return.
The Travelers of Ursus Arktos have ventured across the world, chasing the Cult of the Moon, a fanatical sect of lycanthropes and zealots who revere the banished god Theseus. Long ago, he was imprisoned beneath a lake of molten rock at the heart of a great volcano on the Moon of Tennerix. But faith is a powerful force—and the cult’s efforts to awaken their god have begun to bear fruit.
As Theseus stirs within his prison, dark forces grow bolder. The heroes have traveled far, but their path has led them somewhere more personal—one of their hometowns, now eerily abandoned. The streets are empty. The people are gone. But the shadows still move.
Something hunts in the darkness.
Sprawling beneath the town, vast nests of spider-like horrors have cocooned the missing residents, draining them for their offspring. The town is not empty—it is a larder. But why here? What is the connection between these horrors and the rising of Theseus?
The cult is watching. The moon is growing stronger. And time is running out.
🌍 A True Open-World Adventure
The Travelers of Ursus Arktos are free to chart their own path, uncovering secrets and shaping the world as they go. Though the Cult of the Moon looms large, players have full agency to explore, investigate, and take the fight where they choose.
Will they stop Theseus before he awakens? Or will they arrive too late, forced to face the wrath of a god reborn?
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🌈 A Safe & Inclusive Table
This campaign is a safe and welcoming space for all players. Whether you're new to D&D or a seasoned adventurer, this is a table where neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized players are encouraged to play and shape their own story. Everyone deserves to be part of the adventure.
⚔️ One Opening Available!
If you’re looking for a deeply immersive world, high-stakes storytelling, and a true open sandbox where player choices matter, this might be the perfect campaign for you.
Message me if you’re interested in joining!
GM Lucas G
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Explorers of Ursus Arktos – A Safe, Exciting D&D Campaign for Teens! (Sundays, 11 AM CST)
A world on the brink of catastrophe. A group of young heroes with the power to change everything. An adventure unlike any other.
The Explorers of Ursus Arktos have braved ancient cults, fiendish horrors, and even the depths of the ocean and the farthest reaches of the moon. Their latest mission has placed them at the heart of something far greater—an unfolding prophecy tied to the Second Great Cataclysm. With a world-saving artifact now in their hands, the choices they make next could determine the fate of Ursus Arktos itself.
But the adventure is far from over.
New challenges await, dark forces move in the shadows, and time is running out. Do your heroes have what it takes to stand against the coming storm?
A Safe & Supportive Space for Young Adventurers
This teen-only campaign is designed to be a safe, welcoming environment for young players (ages 13-18) to experience the magic of D&D without fear of games falling apart or unsafe gaming spaces.
Parents: I am happy to meet with you before your teen joins. If you’d like to talk with me, ask questions, or just feel more comfortable about the game, I offer parent interviews before sign-ups.
A Story-Driven, Player-Led Campaign
The Explorers of Ursus Arktos are free to carve their own path in the world. While the looming catastrophe of the Second Great Cataclysm shapes the background, players have total freedom to explore, build alliances, and become the heroes they want to be.
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A Safe & Inclusive Table
This campaign is a safe and welcoming space for all players. Whether you're new to D&D or a seasoned adventurer, this is a table where neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized players are encouraged to play and shape their own story. Everyone deserves to be part of the adventure.
Two Openings Available!
Three spots are currently available. If you’re a teen looking for an amazing adventure or a parent looking for a safe and structured gaming environment, this is the campaign for you.
Message me if you’re interested or if you’d like to set up a parent meeting!
GM Lucas G
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Play-by-Post Campaign in Ursus Arktos – A Living, Ever-Evolving Adventure!
The world is moving toward catastrophe. The choices you make now will shape the fate of everything that follows. The adventure begins soon—will you be there when history is written?
The Ursus Arktos Play-by-Post (PbP) campaign is set in the same timeline as my live games, offering a rich, persistent world where players can engage asynchronously at their own pace. This is a game where you can jump in whenever you have time, roleplay to your heart’s content, and explore the depths of an ever-changing world—all without the pressure of scheduling weekly live sessions.
The Game is Starting Soon!
Right now, we have 2 out of 7 slots filled—and we only need 3 players total to officially launch. That means with just one more person signing up, this campaign will begin within the next week!
If you’ve ever wanted to dive deep into roleplay, make lasting connections, and experience a living, interconnected world on your own schedule, this is the perfect opportunity.
A Fully Interactive World
This is more than just a game—it’s an evolving sandbox adventure. Players will:
Since this game runs in parallel with my live campaigns, actions taken in PbP can affect the world at large. If players uncover a world-changing secret, it could have ripple effects across the entire setting.
A Safe & Inclusive Table
As with all my games, this PbP campaign is a safe and welcoming space for all players, designed with inclusivity at its core. Neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized players are welcome and encouraged to bring their creativity and storytelling to this game.
Billing & How to Join
If you’re ready to jump into an immersive, ever-evolving world and play at your own pace, this campaign is waiting for you.
Message me today to claim your spot—just one more sign-up, and the adventure begins!
GM Lucas G
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Update: We now have the following games available:
Mondays @7 PM CST - 2 openings
Tuesdsys @ 7 PM CST - 1 opening
Fridays @ 7 PM CST - 2 openings
Sundays @ 11 AM CST - 3 openings
GM Lucas G
StartPlaying GM Profile
Update: We now have the following games available:
Mondays @7 PM CST - 2 openings
Tuesdsys @ 7 PM CST - 1 opening
Fridays @ 7 PM CST - 2 openings
Sundays @ 11 AM CST - 2 openings
PbP - 4 openings
GM Lucas G
StartPlaying GM Profile
Update: We now have the following games available:
Mondays @7 PM CST - 1 opening
Tuesdsys @ 7 PM CST - 0 openings
Fridays @ 7 PM CST - 2 openings
Sundays @ 11 AM CST - 0 openings
PbP - 4 openings
GM Lucas G
StartPlaying GM Profile